Dr. Robert Buchanan is a neurosurgery specialist. These areas are among Dr. Buchanan's clinical interests: craniotomy, spine surgery procedures, and pain pump implantation. His professional affiliations include Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and the University Medical Center Brackenridge. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and TriWest, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice is open to new patients. Dr. Buchanan obtained his medical school training at St. Louis University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami.

Dr. Freedom Perkins is a medical specialist in pediatric neurology and neurophysiology. His areas of expertise include magnetoencephalography (MEG), autism, and epilepsy. Dr. Perkins's hospital/clinic affiliations include Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and the University Medical Center Brackenridge. He attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for residency. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Perkins is open to new patients.

Dr. Jaya George-Abraham specializes in pediatric genetics and practices in Austin, TX. Dr. George-Abraham's clinical interests encompass genetic counseling. Her professional affiliations include Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and 'Specially for Children. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. George-Abraham completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She honors Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has an open panel.

Developmental-behavioral pediatricians are pediatricians who have special understanding and training in developmental, behavioral, and learning problems of children from infancy through adolescence. A fairly recent specialty, officially recognized in the early 2000’s, developmental-behavioral pediatrics has grown rapidly and seen wide demand along with increased rates of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental and behavioral issues.

While a general pediatrician must concern themselves with all kinds of ailments that might affect children, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician is able to focus strictly on those problems that cause developmental delays or problematic behavior. This is still a very wide variety of disorders, but it may include:

Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia

Attention and behavior disorders, such as ADHD or oppositional-defiant disorder

Habit disorders, such as tics and Tourette syndrome

Regulatory disorders, such as problems with sleeping, eating, or toileting

Regardless of the diagnosis, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician offers most families the same essential service: evaluation, diagnosis, education and information, resources, and treatment. Because there are so many developmental-behavioral disorders, and children may have more than one at a time, each treatment plan is highly individualized for that specific child. It may include behavior modification therapy, access to specialists, medication, occupational therapy, or a variety of other treatments. One of the most important parts of treatment that a developmental-behavioral pediatrician can offer is education. Teaching a child, their parents, their teachers, and others about a child’s diagnosis helps everyone manage symptoms better.

Developmental or behavioral disorders can be frustrating or even frightening for children and their families. A developmental-behavioral pediatrician can help families get a handle on these issues, making sure all kids have the opportunity to reach their full potential.